CJ200 Criminology

for F1Y 2011

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Course Description:CJ200 Criminology: This basic course provides an examination of the nature and extent of crime and theories of crime causation, as well as the societal reaction to criminal behavior will be covered in this class. 3:0:3

Educational Philosophy:

The facilitator's educational philosophy is one of interactiveness based on lectures, readings, quizzes, dialogues, examinations, internet, videos, web sites and writings. The facilitator will engage each learner in what is referred to as disputatious learning to encourage the lively exploration of ideas, issues and contradictions.

Learning Outcomes:Core Learning Outcomes

Identify and analyze the causes and theories of crime and criminal activities.

Recognize the historical foundations of the study of criminal behavior.

Examine ways in which society today deals with criminal behavior and its efforts at preventing and punishing criminal behavior.

Core Assessment:

For CJ200, all students will complete an essay, 6-8 pages (1,500 to 2,000 words) in length (excluding the cover sheet and bibliography pages) which compares and contrasts two of the theories of crime and criminal activity discussed in the course. You are free to select the theories you wish to examine. It is also acceptable to compare or contrast theories from different disciplines. In other words, you may choose to compare one of the sociological theories with a similar perspective in the psychological theories. Your essay should consider the historical foundations of the study of criminal behavior; and examine ways in which society responds to criminal behavior in terms of prevention and punishment. The paper should be written in APA format and have at least four sources, three of which should be sources not covered in the course. The essay should contain a title page, an outline, and a bibliography.

For CJ200, all students will complete an essay, 6-8 pages (1,500 to 2,000 words) in length (excluding the cover sheet and bibliography pages) which compares and contrasts two of the theories of crime and criminal activity discussed in the course. You are free to select the theories you wish to examine. It is also acceptable to compare or contrast theories from different disciplines. In other words, you may choose to compare one of the sociological theories with a similar perspective in the psychological theories. Your essay should consider the historical foundations of the study of criminal behavior; and examine ways in which society responds to criminal behavior in terms of prevention and punishment. The paper should be written in APA format and have at least four sources, three of which should be sources not covered in the course. The essay should contain a title page, an outline, and a bibliography.

Grading:

Class Assessment:

Assessment

Week Due

Pts

Total Pts

Discussion

all 8

40

320

Quizzes

1,2,3,5,6,7

30

180

Midterm

4

100

100

Final

8

200

200

Core Assessment Paper

6

200

200

Total

1,000

Break Down of Grade:

Points

Grade

990 - 1,000

A

880 - 989

B

770 - 879

C

660 - 769

D

below 659

F

Late Submission of Course Materials:

Late submission for assignments will result in a 10 point reduction for each week the assignment is late. The student should make efforts to contact the instructor when there will be a problem causing assignments to be late. The instructor will be the ultimate authority for approval or disapproval for late assignments.

Classroom Rules of Conduct:

Students are expected to engage with one another in a manner that is professional and respectful.

Course Topic/Dates/Assignments:

WEEK ONE - August 18, 2011

This week we will be covering:

Chapter 1 Crime and Criminology

Chapter 2 The Nature and Extent of Crime

Week 1 Assignment Checklist

Introduction / Review the syllabus

Now start on Week One work:

Read chapters 1 & 2 in the text (pages 1-51)

View the Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 PowerPoints

WEEK TWO - August 25, 2011

This week we will be covering:

Chapter 4 Choices and Theories

Chapter 5 Trait Theories

Week 2 Assignment Checklist

Read chapters 4 & 5 in the text

View the Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 PowerPoints

WEEK THREE - September 1, 2011

This week we will be covering:

Chapter 6 Social Structure Theories

Chapter 7 Social Process Theories

Week 2 Assignment Checklist

Read chapters 6 & 7 in the text

View the Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 PowerPoints

WEEK FOUR - September 8, 2011

This week we will be covering:

- Review Chapters 1 - 7

- Mid-term Exam

- Review Core Assessment Outlines

Week 4 Assignment Checklist

Review Chapters 1 through 7

Prepare an outline of the Core Assessment Paper (due week 6) and develop the thesis statement

WEEK FIVE - September 15, 2011

This week we will be covering:

Chapter 8 Social Structure Theories

Chapter 9 Social Process Theories

Week 5 Assignment Checklist

Read chapters 8 & 9 in the text

View the Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 PowerPoints

WEEK SIX - September 22, 2011

This week we will be covering:

Chapter 10 Violent Crime

Chapter 11 Property Crime

Week 6 Assignment Checklist

Read chapters 10 & 11 in the text

View the Chapter 10 and Chapter 11 PowerPoints

WEEK SEVEN - September 29, 2011

This week we will be covering:

Chapter 12 Enterprise Crime: White-Collar and Organized Crime

Chapter 13 Public Order Crime

Week 7 Assignment Checklist

Read chapters 12 & 13 in the text

View the Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 PowerPoints

WEEK EIGHT - October 6, 2011

This week we will be covering:

Review all materials covered

Final Exam

Week 8 Assignment Checklist

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Work missed through unexcused absences must also be made up within the semester/term of enrollment, but unexcused absences may carry further penalties.

In the event of two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences in a semester/term of enrollment, the student will be administratively withdrawn, resulting in a grade of "F".

A "Contract for Incomplete" will not be issued to a student who has unexcused or excessive absences recorded for a course.

Students receiving Military Tuition Assistance or Veterans Administration educational benefits must not exceed three unexcused absences in the semester/term of enrollment. Excessive absences will be reported to the appropriate agency and may result in a monetary penalty to the student.

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Additional Information:

Rubric

Competency

Exceeds Expectation (3)

Meets Expectation (2)

Does Not Meet Expectation (1)

No Evidence (0)

Synthesis

Outcomes

1

The artifact assembles at least 4 sources from class readings, observations, and other resources

The artifact assembles at least 2-3 sources from class readings, observations, and other resources

The artifact assembles 2 or fewer sources from only one resource

The artifact does not utilize proper resources

Analysis

Outcomes

1,3

The artifact will display the use of at least 4 outside sources and the ability to properly compare and contrast the two perspectives.

The artifact will display the use of at least 2-3 outside sources and the ability to compare and contrast the two perspectives.

The artifact will display the use of fewer than 2 outside sources and show little ability to compare and contrast the two perspectives.

The artifact does not display an ability to compare and contrast the two perspectives

Evaluation

Outcomes

1, 2, 3

The artifact demonstrates the student's ability to utilize 3 or more evaluation perspectives in support of the perspective they cite as most valid

The artifact demonstrates the student's ability to utilize 2 evaluation perspectives in support of the perspective they cite as most valid

The artifact contains 1 evaluation perspective in support of the perspective they cite as most valid

Evaluation is not present in the artifact

Terminology

Outcomes

1

The artifact contains no errors in terminology

The artifact contains 1-2 errors in terminology

The artifact contains 3-4 errors in terminology

The artifact contains 5 or more errors in terminology

Concepts

Outcomes

1, 2, 3

The artifact discusses more than 5 key elements and displays an exceptional understanding of the elements chosen

The artifact discusses 4 key elements and displays an understanding of the elements chosen

The artifact discusses fewer than 4 key elements and displays little understanding of the elements chosen

The artifact does not discuss key elements

Application

Outcomes

1,3

The artifact shows multiple instances and exceptional understanding of terminology and concepts throughout the paper

The artifact shows sufficient and satisfactory use of terminology and concepts throughout the paper

The artifact shows little and unsatisfactory use of terminology and concepts throughout the paper

The artifact fails to demonstrate an understanding of terminology and concepts

Whole Artifact

Outcomes

1, 2, 3

The artifact is in APA format, is at least 8 pages in length, and displays proper grammar and no spelling errors

The artifact is in APA format, is at least 5-7 pages in length, displays proper grammar and no more than 2 spelling errors

The artifact is not in a proper format, contains multiple grammar errors, and 2 or more spelling errors

The artifact is not in a proper format, contains multiple grammar errors, and multiple spelling errors

Rubric

Competency

Exceeds Expectation (3)

Meets Expectation (2)

Does Not Meet Expectation (1)

No Evidence (0)

Synthesis Outcomes1

The artifact assembles at least 4 sources from class readings, observations, and other resources

The artifact assembles at least 2-3 sources from class readings, observations, and other resources

The artifact assembles 2 or fewer sources from only one resource

The artifact does not utilize proper resources

Analysis Outcomes1,3

The artifact will display the use of at least 4 outside sources and the ability to properly compare and contrast the two perspectives.

The artifact will display the use of at least 2-3 outside sources and the ability to compare and contrast the two perspectives.

The artifact will display the use of fewer than 2 outside sources and show little ability to compare and contrast the two perspectives.

The artifact does not display an ability to compare and contrast the two perspectives

Evaluation Outcomes1, 2, 3

The artifact demonstrates the student's ability to utilize 3 or more evaluation perspectives in support of the perspective they cite as most valid

The artifact demonstrates the student's ability to utilize 2 evaluation perspectives in support of the perspective they cite as most valid

The artifact contains 1 evaluation perspective in support of the perspective they cite as most valid

Evaluation is not present in the artifact

Terminology Outcomes1

The artifact contains no errors in terminology

The artifact contains 1-2 errors in terminology

The artifact contains 3-4 errors in terminology

The artifact contains 5 or more errors in terminology

Concepts Outcomes1, 2, 3

The artifact discusses more than 5 key elements and displays an exceptional understanding of the elements chosen

The artifact discusses 4 key elements and displays an understanding of the elements chosen

The artifact discusses fewer than 4 key elements and displays little understanding of the elements chosen

The artifact does not discuss key elements

Application Outcomes1,3

The artifact shows multiple instances and exceptional understanding of terminology and concepts throughout the paper

The artifact shows sufficient and satisfactory use of terminology and concepts throughout the paper

The artifact shows little and unsatisfactory use of terminology and concepts throughout the paper

The artifact fails to demonstrate an understanding of terminology and concepts

Whole Artifact Outcomes1, 2, 3

The artifact is in APA format, is at least 8 pages in length, and displays proper grammar and no spelling errors

The artifact is in APA format, is at least 5-7 pages in length, displays proper grammar and no more than 2 spelling errors

The artifact is not in a proper format, contains multiple grammar errors, and 2 or more spelling errors

The artifact is not in a proper format, contains multiple grammar errors, and multiple spelling errors

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